As parts of the strategies rolled out by the University to effectively market and widen the visibility status of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG) within the country in order to increase student population for the growth of the university, it was the decision of the University to visit the various Presbyteries during their Annual Conference this year.
In all, Thirteen (13) Presbyteries were visited, namely Western, Brong Ahafo, Northern, West Brong, Asante, Sekyere, Ga, Kwahu, Volta, Akyem Abuakwa, Asante Akyem, West Akyem and Akuapem Presbyteries respectively. The various outreach teams were received and hosted warmly by all Presbyteries and offered them the platform to inform them about PUCG and interact with its members.
Among the main reasons for the visit was to reiterate the fact that the PUCG remains the property of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) and thus, the need to strengthen the relationship between the Church and the University in all spheres. Again, the University used the platform to appeal to the various Presbyteries, Groups and Individuals to come and invest in the University by putting up facilities such as Hostels, Lecture Rooms, Administration Blocks, just to mention. Furthermore, as part of measures to acquire a University Chatter, there was an appeal to the Presbyteries to encourage highly motivated qualified professionals within the Church ranging from Professors, Associate Professors, and Senior Lectures to apply and work in PUCG to uplift the status of the University. There was also a general plea to the Presbyteries to encourage their congregations to enroll their wards in PUCG and make it the Preferred Choice.
It is the expectation of the University that, the visit would be an effective channel to attract more investors and prospective students through the Church in diverse ways and attract highly skilled professionals within the Church to join the hard working PUCG team for the total development of the University. The opportunity gave us a forum to deliberate on serious matters affecting the growth of our University. It is our hope that this is going to be a yearly affair, where we will be able to update Chairpersons and Presbyteries on development in PUCG.
Rev Kofi Antwi
(PRO – PUCG)